Grand Old House Blog

"A Havana cigar is to the art of smoking what a great wine is to the art of drinking."
Alain Senderens (2 Dec., 1939 - 25 June, 2017), a leading French chef and practitioner of Nouvelle Cuisine.
 

Whether you are a cigar aficionado or just someone who enjoys an occasional smoke on a holiday, one of the must-dos on your visit to the Cayman Islands is to enjoy a Cuban cigar. If you would like to relax over refreshing cocktails, enjoy a bottle from our extensive selection of wines, or smoke some of the finest Cuban cigars in the Cayman Islands, Grand Old House offers it all. Our inventory of cigars includes vintage and limited edition Cuban cigars. In addition, we offer spectacular waterfront fine dining on stunning Seven Mile Beach.
 

Grand Old House has the finest hand-rolled Cuban cigars in the Cayman Islands. Our restaurant's resident Torcedor hails from Cuba and brings his superior rolling skills, ensuring incredible taste and texture. You can choose from Panatela, Mareva, Robusto and Canonazo, each with its own characteristic flavour.

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When I think of Caribbean fine dining, I think, first of all, of fresh fish. And the Caribbean Sea is teeming with delicious options that restaurants in the Cayman Islands serve up with elegance in a variety of ways. Pairing these offerings with Cayman wine selections means I can count on a culinary experience rivaling that of anywhere in the world.
 
Dining on local food, sourced directly from the producer (or, from the sea, in this case), is trending worldwide, and the Cayman Islands are no exception. Combine this with waterfront fine dining, and all the ingredients are there for a top-rate meal in an exquisite setting.

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At Grand Old House, situated on the waterfront of the Caribbean Sea and just a short drive from the capital, George Town, we offer the perfect birthday party venue. We can provide a full range of services, including everything from décor and entertainment to fireworks and photography/videography.

To make things even easier, consider the value of connecting with a Cayman Islands event planner to take care of all the details and ensure a flawless birthday party. Food is certainly at the top of the list, and at our waterfront restaurant, expert chefs and experienced staff will help you plan a menu that says Happy Birthday in so many ways!

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Whether you open your gifts on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, consider treating your family to a very special Christmas brunch in the Cayman Islands on Dec. 25.

Grand Old House is offering a variety of chef-prepared dishes and fresh and delicious sides and desserts, all highlighting ingredients from local farmers and fishermen. Brunch starts at 11:30 a.m. on Christmas Day and features fine dining at one of the best waterfront restaurants in the Cayman Islands. Also, choose from a very large Cayman Islands wine list, including festive sparkling wines, Champagne, and a host of red and white wines from Bordeaux, Austria, Italy, Spain, Germany and California, among other regions, to pair with your brunch choices.

Among the many excellent choices are chef-prepared eggs (your favourite style) or pasta, or request a special cut from the meat carving station. And of course, now that you are in the Caribbean, seafood is most likely at the top of the list. The selection at the Christmas brunch at Grand Old House will surprise and delight you! Choose from sushi, including nigiri, sashimi, seafood salads, ceviche and mussels.
 
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As another year winds down and we are about to turn the pages on the calendar to welcome a new year, it’s time to think about how you are going to celebrate. Food, bubbly, music and dancing all come to mind, as well as atmosphere and location.  Make this year the time to turn off the TV, get up off the couch and head out for an elegant party evening. What’s the best place to celebrate, and how can you make your New Year’s Eve dreams come true?

Here’s a great idea: Say farewell to 2018 and ring in the New Year in style with waterfront fine dining at a romantic restaurant in the Cayman Islands. In other words, celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Masquerade Gala Ball 2019 at Grand Old House, a former plantation house established in 1908, situated alongside the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea.

Start assembling your wardrobe now for the chic and classy attire you’ll want to wear for this elegant gala. Get ready to enjoy some of the best food in the Cayman Islands on this night of revelry and fun.

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Are you making plans for your dream wedding in the Cayman Islands and wondering how you will manage everything? In addition to all of the details for the bride – including your dress, hair and makeup – and tux for the groom, plus travel arrangements and accommodations, there is so much more to consider!

No need to worry or fret, however, because Cayman Islands weddings have never been easier to arrange. Professional wedding coordination services are available to assist you in handling all of the details and managing your guests to ensure that your special day is hassle-free.

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For one of the finest and most decadent wine experiences, reserve a seat at Grand Old House’s sumptuous wine room for a private wine tasting not to be beaten.

Hosted by one of the restaurant’s highly trained sommeliers, wine tastings at Grand Old House offer a fabulous opportunity to sample rare wines and vintages which you would be hard-pushed to find at some of the world’s finest restaurants.

The wine room offers the ideal location for such a delicious event. With racks of wine from floor-to-ceiling and decanters in various shapes and sizes hanging from the wood-panelled walls, the room oozes sophistication and old-world glamour.

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Digestif, anyone?
 
After dinner drinks are the most pleasant way to end a meal, enhance the entire culinary experience and extend a leisurely evening with my companions.  
 
To be sure, my favourite way of topping off an evening of waterfront fine dining in the Cayman Islands is with a sophisticated after dinner drink. It ‘s so delightful to sip a sweet cordial or savour a single-malt Scotch while watching the sun slowly melt into the horizon over the Caribbean Sea. There’s no finer way to appreciate both the beauty of the environment and the soul-warming smoothness of a special rum, bourbon or cordial.
 
Fortunately, there’s an extensive after dinner drinks menu to choose from, including rare bourbons, a vintage port collection, limited edition liquors and delectable dessert wines.

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One of the finest restaurants in Grand Cayman, Grand Old House, has been a Cayman Islands favourite for many years. Our elegant restaurant, which occupies a former plantation house dating to 1908, features a terrace on the Caribbean Sea, where guests enjoy selections from an exceptional Cayman wine list and waterfront fine dining with a stunning sunset view. Our location is the perfect setting for a romantic dinner, a festive brunch or a delightful lunch, all prepared by our top-rated chefs.

We are pleased to announce our latest achievement: As the recipient of the Best of Award of Excellence, a Wine Spectator Restaurant Award for 2018, we were among an elite list of “dining destinations that share a dedication to wine,” according to Wine Spectator (https://restaurants.winespectator.com/restaurant/2772/grand-old-house). Our restaurant was among one of 1,215 from more than 75 countries recognized for “lists that display excellent breadth across multiple regions and/or significant vertical depth of top wines, along with superior presentation,” according to Wine Spectator.

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Whether you are heading out for lunch or dinner, there is no better way to enjoy the experience than by sitting down to an expertly prepared meal surrounded by friends and family, or a combination of both, at our waterfront restaurant in the Cayman Islands.

Family dining is accepted the world over, across cultures, as the most rewarding experience of all. Breaking bread and sharing a meal with those you love and are loved by, with lively conversation and perhaps a glass of wine, is one of life’s greatest pleasures.

Whether for the best lunch or dinner in the Cayman Islands, the meal may often start with soup or salad. These first courses are not only tasty, but also healthy, as they may keep you from over-indulging during the main meal and, regrettably, ending up with a very uncomfortable too-full feeling. In our tropical climate in Cayman, we recommend such fare as cold soup of the day, or , creamy cheese served with local tomatoes, arugula salad, roasted pine nuts and roasted parma ham, dressed in aged balsamic reduction and basil oil, with crostini.

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Pasta, that well-known staple of Italian cuisine, is a favourite the world over. It’s the common ingredient in any number of delicious dishes, and it comes in a wide variety of shapes – long, short, flat, wide and decorative. It can be a side dish or a main dish; it may be stuffed, baked or boiled, added to any number of soups, or it may be layered and lavished in sauce. In other words, it’s very versatile!

The earliest reference to pasta is found in the first century writings of the Roman poet Horace, who mentioned “lagana,” or fine sheets of fried dough, according to the authors of “Pasta: the Story of a Universal Food.” In the early fifth century, a cookbook included a dish of “lagana” as layers of dough with meat stuffing – which many consider to be the precursor of what we now call lasagna.

From there, as they say, the rest is history. And to top it all off, with the invention of tomato sauce in the late 18th century, pasta really took off! Today we enjoy pasta in all of its many forms and flavours, and pasta dishes are now part of Caribbean fine dining. If you’re wondering where to eat pasta in the Cayman Islands, look no further. Our waterfront restaurant in Grand Cayman offers pasta dishes to suit every palate. For instance, our lunch menu features vegetarian pasta, made with fusilli, roasted pumpkin, eggplant, mushroom, garlic, pine nuts, fresh basil, chili flakes, extra virgin olive oil and shaved manchego cheese. We also offer a lovely lobster risotto with saffron, spinach and tomato.

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Although many Caribbean islands have sought to lay claim to the title of culinary capital of the region, the Cayman Islands for some years now have been recognized as holding that honour.

Cayman’s Tourism Department notes that the culinary offerings on island have earned international recognition in such publications as Forbes, Food & Wine, USA Today, Vogue magazine and the Robb Report, among others. In addition, Cayman’s culinary team brought home gold medals from the 2018 Caribbean National Culinary Competition in Miami.

The local cuisine is hailed for its variety of flavors, the freshest fish - in the “sea-to-table” experience - and the freshest produce, bringing diners the farm-to-table experience. Restaurants in the Cayman Islands take great pride in working with local fishermen and farmers to bring the very best ingredients to their customers. According to tourism officials, there are more than 200 restaurants across the three Cayman Islands, offering diverse culinary experiences to please every palate.

Grand Old House is proud to be one of those restaurants, featuring some of the best food in the Cayman Islands. Situated along the Seven Mile Beach corridor, Grand Old House has been known for great food since 1969, when our historic plantation house was bought by several partners who turned it into a restaurant.

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Our waterfront restaurant in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, is the perfect place for any event you have in mind, whether it’s a corporate event, a business lunch, a family celebration or special occasion, or a recognition banquet.

We have five air-conditioned private dining rooms, as well as a Grand Cabana on the beach. Cayman Islands dining is at its best at Grand Old House, where great food, professional service and stunning surroundings all contribute to a special event. We also offer professional catering to ensure you have the best lunch or the best dinner in the Cayman Islands.

Here’s a look at the superb private dining rooms of our restaurant:

1. Grand Cabana. Your reservation of our beachside elegant cabana includes the exclusive setup, and, to enhance a romantic evening, rose petals strewn along the path, as well as fairy lights and candles. Think about this setting when you are ready to propose, or to celebrate an anniversary, birthday or Valentine’s Day.

2. Colonial Room. This lovely, traditional room can seat up to 80 people.

3. Plantation Room. This enclosed gazebo, with a stunning view of the Caribbean Sea, can seat up to 24 people.

4. Gazebo Room. Another room with a spectacular seaside view, this space can accommodate up to 30 people.

5. English Room. This room lives up to its name with traditional English-inspired décor and vintage oil paintings. This room seats up to 20 people.

6. Wine Room. Last, but certainly not least, is our elegantly appointed wine room, showcasing our award-winning wine collection, featuring thousands of bottles. This intimate room seats up to 10 people.

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The waterfront restaurants in Grand Cayman offer you the Caribbean fine dining experience with exotic Cayman wine and great ambiance. The Cayman Islands has become a significant tourist attraction over the past years. This is due to its breathtaking sites, beautiful beaches and the wide range of cuisines the Islands offer. All of the restaurants in the Cayman Islands have something unique to offer. Grand Old House gives you a waterfront dining experience with exclusive menu options and soulful music.

For many years, Eugenio Leon has been performing as a harpist extraordinaire at the Grand Old House. Known as the Cayman Islands' King of Romance, he started playing harp from the tender age of eight. The purpose of calling Eugenio to perform at the Grand Old House was to provide the diners with a kind of music that they can enjoy while eating and that doesn't disturb their peace of mind. The renowned harpist has played his masterpieces at private ceremonies around the world like Turkey, Brazil and Argentina to name a few. The calm music that Eugenio exclusively produces is good to enjoy with a glass of wine.

“Bring your spouse for a wonderful date night and indulge in the romanticism that Eugenio fills the air with!”

A perfect date has a few things – privacy, comfort, fantastic music and delectable food. Let Grand Old House make this date an unforgettable one. Dance to the melody that the harp produces. The harpist entertains the people on every table on Tuesdays and Saturdays after 6:00 pm. Reserve a table for you and your family.

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Explore the finest wines available in the Cayman Islands with a wine tasting in the sumptuous surroundings of our dedicated wine room

If you love wine and everything about it, there is one venue for wine tasting in the Cayman Islands that stands head and shoulders above the crowd – the glorious Wine Room at Grand Old House, where regular private tastings offer wine lovers a chance to enjoy some of the best and rarest wines from around the world.

Whether you’re a connoisseur or are still finding your way in the world of wine, a tasting at Grand Old House is a great way to learn about wines and vintners, as well as discover new wines that you may not find in Cayman wine shops, or maybe have never heard of before. Grand Old House has a reputation for offering fine wines at tasting sessions, with more than 800 selections in 15,000 bottles from around the world.

Since opening in 1969, Grand Old House has gained a reputation amongst connoisseurs as the best place in Grand Cayman to go for rare wines, expert advice, and exceptional choice. Catering to growing demand, the Wine Club was established in 2013 for wine enthusiasts to develop their knowledge further. It’s no surprise, therefore, that Grand Old House is a consistent winner of Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence, two glass rating.

A wine tasting at Grand Old House is usually classified by region. Recent tastings hosted by one of the restaurant’s highly trained sommeliers featured wines from Spain and Tuscany and were very popular with local wine lovers and visitors to the Cayman Islands.

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Enjoy a romantic dinner and colonial charm under the stars at Grand Old House with “Harpist Extraordinaire” Eugenio Leon.

Paraguayan native Eugenio Leon is a Cayman Islands institution that has set the musical mood for diners at fancy restaurants and private parties for decades. He recently started a new season as a resident harpist at the famous Grand Old House restaurant, providing an evocative and romantic soundscape that harmonizes perfectly with the outdoor setting, the sea, and stars.

The former colonial plantation residence, built-in 1908, has been a favorite waterfront restaurant in Grand Cayman for locals and visitors alike for more than 50 years. With beautifully preserved interiors and new additions, including a massive 5,000 square foot oceanfront deck, diners looking for a romantic night out can enjoy the spectacular Caribbean sunset with the finest food and wine the Cayman Islands has to offer – all with a beautiful, mood-enhancing musical accompaniment.

Eugenio has performed on the Paraguayan harp since the age of eight and is an acknowledged master of this versatile instrument that, unusually, is well adapted to the rhythms and sounds of both the contemporary and the classical.

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Sample some of the world's rare and vintage wines in beautiful surroundings at the premier Cayman Islands restaurant - Grand Old House. Our knowledgeable wine expert and Head of Operations, Luciano De Riso, is passionate about wines and enjoys nothing more than sharing his knowledge with guests and making their experience delightful.

Tasting exquisite wines in the Cayman Islands is always an exciting affair because Cayman wine shops are brilliantly stocked with a wide variety of wines from the world over. At our inviting restaurant in Grand Cayman, we have a huge selection, which we love to share with our guests. So, expect nothing less than the best.

Our wine selection is second-to-none, with more than 2,100 wine choices and 25,000 bottles housed in our wine room. So, it is little wonder that we are consistent recipients of the Wine Spectator's 'Award of Excellence', a mark of how seriously we take our wines at Grand Old House. From stunningly smooth Bordeaux vintages to California greats, to elegant Italian wines, we offer fun and interesting range of wines to suit all palates.

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